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AGENDA ITEM <br />Item No.: 10 <br />Date: October 23, 2023 <br />Item Description: #LA23-000046, Rebecca Holzem, 3407 Eastlake Street Variances - <br />Resolution 7415 <br />Presenter: Natalie Nye Agenda Consent Agenda <br />Planner Section: <br />1. Purpose. This application is regarding variances for average lakeshore setback, 75-foot lake <br />setback, overall hardcover and hardcover within the 75-foot setback for the construction of a deck. <br />2. MN§15.99 Application Deadline. The application was received August 15, 2023 and considered to <br />be complete on September 5, 2023. Therefore the 60-Day review period expires on November 4, 2023. <br />3. Background/ Summary. At the October 9, 2023 meeting, the Council reviewed this application for <br />variances to allow the construction of a new deck within the 75-foot setback, additional hardcover to the <br />site within the 75-foot lake yard setback and average lakeshore setback. The Council recommended <br />approval of the variances by a vote of 4 to 1 with the condition that the deck be reduced in size by 4 feet, <br />allowing a 14' x 16' deck. The Council also placed the condition to remove the stone walkway along the <br />eastern side of the home to reduce the overall hardcover on the site. The applicant has provided revised <br />plans that reflect the smaller deck size and removal of the stone walkway. <br />4. Planning Commission Vote and Comment. On August 21, 2023, the Planning Commission held a <br />public hearing and the Commission recommended approval of the application as applied by a vote of 4 to <br />2. <br />5. Public Comment. The applicant has provided neighbor acknowledgment forms, but no other public <br />comment has been received. <br />6. Staff Recommendation. Based on the amended site plan and the identified practical difficulties by <br />the City Council. Staff recommends approval of the drafted approval resolution. <br />COUNCIL ACTION REQUESTED <br />Motion to approve Resolution 7415. <br />Exhibits <br />Exhibit A. <br />Draft Resolution No. 7415 <br />Exhibit B. <br />Revised Survey <br />Exhibit C. <br />Revised Plan <br />Exhibit D. <br />Revised Hardcover Calculations <br />Exhibit E. <br />Council Staff Report 10/09/2023 <br />References <br />Council Packet 1010912023 <br />Council Minutes 1010912023 <br />PC Packet 0911812023 <br />Prepared By: NAN <br />Reviewed By: LLO <br />Approved By: - <br />